Wednesday, September 26, 2012

September Haul: Coterie and Ulta

Hi all!

Today I have a little beauty haul for you. I did a little weekend shopping at Ulta and a fabulous new website: Coterie.com.

Coterie was doing a prelaunch special a few weeks ago (they officially opened on the 24th) where you could purchase three butter LONDON nail polishes and receive a free top coat. I jumped on that like white on rice.

I also picked up a few odds and ends from Ulta. (They're having a 40% off sale on revlon lip products and NYX products until the 29th.) that was a lovely deal that I couldn't pass up... Hope you enjoy!




butter LONDON polish L to R:
West End Wonderland, Pillar Box Red, Bluey
Hardwear P.D. Quick Topcoat (in rear)
nailtiques FORMULA 2


KORRES Lip Butter in Pomegranate


Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic

göt2b POWDER'ful volumizing STYLING POWDER

Did you sign up for Coterie yet? Let me know what you think.

Love always,








DisclaimerAll products mentioned on this site were purchased by myself unless otherwise stated. I am not affiliated with any brand or company, nor do I receive any payment for my posts unless stated. Any, and all, opinions voiced on this blog are my own. I attempt to deliver honest and thoughtful opinions on all subjects. 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Welcome to Princesss Pea YouTube!

Hello everyone!

I've finally made the leap from the bloggoshpere to the YouTube world. This is just a simple intro video so that you can get to know me and my background a little and have an idea of what's to come. This is a way for me to enhance future posts.

 Thank you all so much for all of your continued support!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!







Check out both blogs:


Princesss Pea and Scrumptious Things

Princesss Pea and Pretty Things


DisclaimerAll products mentioned on this site were purchased by myself unless otherwise stated. I am not affiliated with any brand or company, nor do I receive any payment for my posts unless stated. Any, and all, opinions voiced on this blog are my own. I attempt to deliver honest and thoughtful opinions on all subjects. 


Friday, September 21, 2012

Clean... A Fresh Scent

Hi all. Today I'm going to talk about one of my favorite things: perfume. I love smelling pretty. Doesn't every girl? (Hopefully one day we'll bring the gentlemen over to our side.) Anywho... I tend to like a wide variety of smells: florals, musks, and especially crisp scents.

The scent I'm talking about today is the most aptly named lines of perfumes I think I've ever come across. CLEAN. That they are. There are several smells to choose from: Skin, Shower Fresh, and Warm Cotton are just a few of their in-depth line. Today, I'm going to focus on the one I wear quite frequently, Warm Cotton.

This scent smells just like fresh sheets that have been pulled out of the dryer. Something very crisp and welcoming; it just smells plain clean. Anytime I want to have a scent on that is absolutely in no way offensive, this is my most reached for. Who doesn't like fresh laundry? It is an absolute must for my gym bag... specifically when I'm rushing and don't have time to wash my hair. (TMI, I know.) It's even great to lightly spritz on your bedding when you want a quick refresher.

CLEAN describes Warm Cotton as having top notes of citrus layered with lilac and jasmine (two of my favorite flowers) wrapped up with a subtle blend of musk and amber. I have a hard time discerning each individual smell. I can tell there is a bit of lilac, and it definitely ends in a very subtle musk that lends a warmth to the smell. All in all, it just makes me think of warm sweaters and towels coming out of the dryer on a crisp fall day; something I'd want to completely wrap myself in. It's one of those scents, that when used with a light hand, doesn't smell like you're wearing anything. It just seems like you are radiating a freshness, that blends into your skin and clothes.





Scent: 8/10 This is a nice clean, crisp smell that will suit anyone who likes fresh laundry. It is mild enough to be worn to work, and can be a great pick-me-up. It is a highly concentrated scent, so spray lightly.
Longevity: 9/10 This scent holds up to long hours. As it fades, it sinks into your clothing and acts much like a fabric freshener sheet would.
Packaging: 10/10 I LOVE how these look. They are crisp and clean, just like the perfume they house. They are also available in two sizes (1 oz, and 2.14 oz) which is especially handy for traveling, or just testing out a new scent. The glass bottles feel rich, and the mister pump creates a fine spray.
Overall9/10


Where to buy: CLEAN  $38 / 1oz,  $69 / 2.14oz


I think the next CLEAN I'll invest in will be Warm T-Shirt... it reminds my of my boyfriends laundry... I'm not exactly sure why it smells more like his, considering our clothes go in the wash at the same time, but it has that little extra cuddliness that comes with stealing a shirt from your guy.

DisclaimerAll products mentioned on this site were purchased by myself unless otherwise stated. I am not affiliated with any brand or company, nor do I receive any payment for my posts unless stated. Any, and all, opinions voiced on this blog are my own. I attempt to deliver honest and thoughtful opinions on all subjects. 


Thursday, September 20, 2012

Revlon Lip Butters Rave

L to R: Strawberry Shortcake, Lollipop,
Berry Smoothie, Candy Apple
Hi all! In an attempt to bring you more posts, I've finally come the the obvious conclusion that I needed to expand my blogging subject matter. Sooooo, I've decided to expand to more of a lifestyle overview. You know, food, fashion, beauty: all the fun things in life.
So, without further adiue, my first beauty rave:

Meet the Revlon Lip Butters. These little babies are a godsend. I am absolutely smitten. I know. I know. I'm late to the game... actually, I fell in love with these when they first came out. I just hadn't decided to take the leap into beauty/lifestyle blogging. I thought it was appropriate for these to be one of my first reviews/raves simply because I love them so so so much.

Revlon calls these beauties "buttery balm" with "shiny color" and claim that "94% of women felts lips were softer, smother, and instantly hydrated." I find myself to be one of those 94%. Even though these are packaged like lipsticks, they fall in the wonderful category of balms. They are luxuriously hydrating and smooth, with a nice, light pop of color to freshen up your look. These are extremely wearable, as the color is soft, but buildable. I've noticed that some of the more vibrant colors even leave a nice soft stain on the lips after the gloss has worn away.

When I first started coveting these gems, there were 12 shades to choose from. Luckily (I'm sure thanks to their amazing rave reviews) there are now an
amazing 20 colors to choose from. Yippee! This just means I get to keep expanding my collection! Today, I have 4 of the original colors to share with you. I have swatched them both on my hand, and lips to help give an idea of how they wear.
L to R: Strawberry Shortcake, Lollipop,
Berry Smoothie, Candy Apple

L to R: Strawberry Shortcake, Lollipop,
Berry Smoothie, Candy Apple
Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake
Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop

Lollipop
Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie
Berry Smoothie


Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple
Candy Apple (applied once)
Candy Apple (Built Up)
Bare lips for comparison 
Pigmentation: 9/10 Sheer, but nicely buildable.
Texture: 8.5/10 I adore how slick and smooth this butter is, but it may be too slick for some.
Longevity: 7/10 Because it is so soft, it does fade rather quickly, as do many butters/balms, however, the brighter shades do tend to leave a nice subtle shade.
Application6/10 These go on quite smoothly, but a light touch is required, as these are quite soft and tend to squish easily.
Packaging: 7.5/10 I LOVE how these look. They are color coded, and even have clear windows at the top to easily identify which is which. However, they are not the most practical. It is very nice not having to dip your finger in a jar (not to mention way more sanitary) but these are so soft, they tend to get pressed flat back into the tube... or off to the side.
Overall7.6/10 I adore these for what they are: comfortable lipsticks to throw on and keep in my purse throughout the day. They are easy to wear, but are not bulletproof, and will not stick to your face all day long: remember to bring it with you. If you are the kind of girl who likes things that are easy to wear, and feel great, these are for you.


Where to buy: Ulta $7.49

DisclaimerAll products mentioned on this site were purchased by myself unless otherwise stated. I am not affiliated with any brand or company, nor do I receive any payment for my posts unless stated. Any, and all, opinions voiced on this blog are my own. I attempt to deliver honest and thoughtful opinions on all subjects.